Getting Started with ShopIQ

Can manufacturers sell using ShopIQ?

Summary

Yes. Manufacturers can use ShopIQ to sell physical products directly to consumers, retailers, distributors, dealers, or business buyers. ShopIQ supports ecommerce websites, digital catalogs, B2B workflows, quote management, purchase orders, deal negotiation, product content, and AI-assisted catalog creation.

Who this is for: This article is for manufacturers, factory owners, product suppliers, exporters, distributors, and B2B sellers who want to digitize their catalog or sell directly online.

Can manufacturers sell using ShopIQ?

Yes. Manufacturers can use ShopIQ to create an online presence, showcase products, manage catalogs, receive inquiries, process orders, and support B2B or B2C sales workflows.

ShopIQ is suitable for manufacturers who sell physical products and want to reach customers, retailers, wholesalers, distributors, or institutional buyers through a digital storefront.

How can manufacturers use ShopIQ?

Manufacturers can use ShopIQ to:

Create an ecommerce website
Build a digital product catalog
Organize products by category and add product variants
Generate product descriptions and SEO-friendly product pages
Upload product images and generate product visuals
Receive online orders and manage B2B inquiries
Handle quote requests and purchase orders
Support deal negotiation

This helps manufacturers move from offline catalogs, PDFs, Excel sheets, and WhatsApp-only selling to a structured online commerce workflow.

Can manufacturers sell directly to consumers?

Yes. Manufacturers who want to sell directly to end customers can use ShopIQ to create a D2C ecommerce website. This allows manufacturers to:

Build their own brand
Display products professionally
Accept online orders and connect payment gateways
Use logistics integrations
Create marketing content
Build customer relationships
Reduce dependency on intermediaries

Can manufacturers sell to business buyers?

Yes. ShopIQ supports B2B commerce workflows for manufacturers selling to retailers, dealers, distributors, wholesalers, institutions, or other businesses.

B2B workflows can include:

Quote requests and quote management
Deal negotiation
Purchase order management
Order review and approval

This is useful when buyers need pricing confirmation, bulk quantity discussions, or purchase order-based buying before finalising an order.

Can AI help create manufacturer catalogs?

Yes. ShopIQ can help manufacturers create product catalogs using AI. AI can assist with:

Product titles and descriptions
SEO metadata
Product categorisation
Product visuals and catalog content
Marketing content and website copy

Manufacturers can also manually edit products, content, images, categories, collections, and pages through the CMS.

Can manufacturers use product variants?

Yes. ShopIQ supports up to 5 product variant options, including Color, Size, Material, and 2 custom options. This is useful for manufacturers selling products with multiple specifications, finishes, packaging types, sizes, colours, or material options.